Whene'er I make some sudden stop

Verse 1

Whene’er I make some sudden stop – For many such I make – And cannot see the cloud cleared up Nor know which path to take,

Verse 2

I to my Saviour speed my way, To tell my dubious state; Then listen what the Lord will say, And hope to follow that.

Verse 3

If Jesus seem to hide his face, What anxious fears I feel! But if he deign to whisper peace, I’m happy! all is well.

Verse 4

Confirmed by one soft, secret word, I seek no further light; But walk, depending on my Lord, By faith, and not by sight.

Verse 5

Of friends and counsellors bereft, I often hear him say, “Decline not to the right or left; Go on; lo! here’s the way.”

Verse 6

Weak in myself, in him I’m strong; His Spirit’s voice I hear. The way I walk cannot be wrong, If Jesus be but there.

Verse 7

He is my Helper and my Guide; I trust in him alone; No other helps have I beside; I venture all on One.